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Written by Nicole Doan and Chase Glenister

This year ASB has a budget of $43,522.66, minus the money allotted for the “Up Yours” lunch. The budget breaks down into five categories: rallies, technology, fundraising, officer budgets and community service and community outreach.

Money for rallies covers events such as the homecoming rally and assemblies.

The technology category not only consists of things such as computer supplies and sound equipment, but it includes an emergency fund for repairs.
Fundraising for the school includes spending for graduation and MAZE Day food, while ASB fundraising pays for the Inter-leadership Committee (ILC).

The officer budgets go to activities director Helen Paris, head of the Inter-organizational commission (IOC), ASB officers, head of elections and public relations officer. They spend money on supplies that depend on the purpose of their jobs. For example, the head of elections, junior Erin Enguero, has $139 for scantrons used in homecoming, school officer and other elections.

Lastly, community outreach and community service includes money for charities such as the toy drive, Paws for a Cause and the ecology fair.

Infographic by Nicole Doan and Michaela Go